Women’s Day Celebration

Once again, the we celebrated Women’s day by further pushing for women’s empowerment and rights. Top officials joined global activists on Thursday, March 8, 2018, to a celebration with women all over the world and to give a strong support to recent movements from the grassroots against discrimination and harassment.

Growl Boyz Agenda

Growl Boyz is becoming a thing to keep eyes opened for. In the original idea it’s just another entertainment website with videos, but there is a second meaning of all this content. You need to understand that it all comes from the ancient times of mythological Greece and Rome, so you could treat this website as a thing that’s going to make you dig deeper into history of humanity.

Missionary Boys Launch

Missionary Boys (Mormon Boyz re-branding)

This is will be revolutionary. Of course when we talk about gay adult entertainment. Missionary Boys is an actual re-brand of Mormon Boyz series. While we don’t know the reasons for that, we are rest assured that the quality of the content stays the same. Meaning: you will still discover the techniques and actions of the Order – secret cult recruiting missionaries in a very sexual way.

The Launch Of The Environmental Rights Initiative

On the human rights angle, we launched the Environmental Rights Initiative on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. This is in a bid to take a bold stand against ongoing harassment, threats, and ‘murder’ of environmental defenders. The initiative is to encourage business communities to work in a healthy and clean environment. The executive director made the proclamation in Geneva.

Humanitarian Services

On Monday 5th we brought succor to the needy in Syria when the humanitarian services delivered life-saving materials to the thousands of people in dire need in the war-torn country. This was facilitated by the special programme.

The Sustainable Development Goals

There are four major developmental functions – namely the development function, peace and security, humanitarian intervention and human rights and justice.

The Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) is a 2030 agenda for developments that are sustainable. It is an action plan targeted at both humans and the planet. The agenda is also known as the Global Goals. It is a call to action towards the eradication of poverty, for people to enjoy prosperity and peace and finally, protection for the planet.

There are 17 goals in all of these. These includes:

No poverty

Zero Hunger

Good Health and well-being

Quality education

Gender Equality

Clean water and sanitation

Affordable and clean energy

Decent work and Economic Growth

Industry innovation and infrastructure

Reduced inequalities

Sustainable cities and communities

Responsible consumption and production

Climate action

Life below water

Life on land

Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Partnership for the goals

The 17 goals are built on the successes recorded on the Millennium Development Goals with additions of other keys areas of economic inequality, climate change, innovation, peace, sustainable consumption and more.

Agenda 21

Agenda 21 is another development program. The 21 represents the 21st century. It has two parts at the moment, the agenda 21 for the environment and the agenda 21 for culture. Agenda 21 is also an action plan in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals. The programme was the result of the fonference on development and environment and was hosted in Brazil in 1992. Subsequent conferences have made modifications to the agenda. Agenda 21 for culture was initiated in 2002 to cater to local cultural practices.

At the deepest depths of oceans and seas lie some of the most terrifying and diverse creatures that man has ever encountered. Surviving at these depths is unimaginable considering that water pressure here can be as high as 8 tons per square inch.

There are thousands of these deep sea creatures yet to be classified by scientists. However, what is known is that the deep sea can be very terrifying.

Here is a list of some of the exotic deep sea animals ever discovered.

Gulper Eel

Gulper eels are lengthy creatures with massive mouths. They live 3,000 meters below the surface and can grow to a length of almost 6 feet. They have massive mouths, and enlarging jaws enable it to swallow prey at once, regardless of their size. Due to its attraction to eating large objects, its mouth and stomach usually enlarge in order to accommodate them.

Big Red Jellyfish

The big red jellyfish is found in some of the deepest parts of the sea and can grow to over 1 meter in length. As their name suggests, these creatures are red and are massive when compared to the normal jellyfish.

It has some ‘arms’ which it uses to capture its prey.

Fangtooth Fish

This fish has some of the largest teeth in the fish family coupled with a terrifying look. Its body can measure up to 15 cm long thereby making its teeth disproportionally larger than its body. It has been located as far deep as 5,000 meters below the surface. However, apart from its terrifying look and fang-like teeth, the fangtooth fish is completely harmless to humans.

Giant Isopod

You can find these creatures at depths of 2,000 meters below the surface. They look like giant woodlice, given that they can grow to lengths above 30 cm. Giant isopods are generally scavengers; however, there are times when they prey on other sea creatures. One interesting observation about them is that they can go for almost four years without feeding.

Frilled Shark

These sharks usually live thousands of meters below the surface in the deepest corners of the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. It has on occasion been termed as a living fossil due to its appearance.

The frilled shark has three pointed teeth, making it a feared predator in the deep seas.

Megamouth Shark

This is one of the rarest discoveries in the deep seas. The intriguingly named megamouth was discovered in 1976 but has rarely been seen ever since then. As well as the huge size of its mouth, it can measure up to 5.5 meters long. Given its huge size, scientists are still wondering why it is hard to get a sighting of it.

Anglerfish

The anglerfish can be found 2,000 meters below the surface. It was named as the anglerfish due to the presence of a strange glowing protrusion on its head which serves to lure its prey. The most interesting fact about the anglerfish is its mating ritual. The male fuses with the female anglerfish while mating and dies in the process. It dissolves afterward, while still fused to the female, until the only remaining part is its gonads.

Vampire Squid

Vampire squids are actually some of the most docile creatures in the deep sea. They neither suck the blood out of their prey nor ink them. Its name is mainly derived from its bloodshot eyes and cloak-like webbing. However, its unconventional appearance can be quite terrifying.

Black Dragonfish

The black dragonfish lives 2 kms from the surface. It has razor sharp teeth and is capable of producing its own light. Interestingly, it usually starts its life at the surface of the water because its eggs are buoyant. With time, it becomes able to produce its own light and then descends to the dark parts of the deep sea where it can attract prey via one of its many light-producing photophores.

Goblin Shark

The goblin shark is another rare species with a few sightings and specimens. Its fearsome appearance and physical attributes give it leverage whenever it’s hunting for prey. It can sense prey with its prominent snout and pounce with its thin, razor-sharp teeth.

Oceans and seas around the world are inhabited by great life forms and fascinating attractions. One such attraction is the stunning coral reef. Coral reefs, just as the name suggests, are hard rock-like expansive structures made up of corals that have clustered together over time. Corals, which secrete calcium carbonate to give this rock-like structure and appearance, are small marine invertebrates. These ecosystems of the ocean can be likened to rainforests because of the biodiverse habitat they offer.

There are many coral reefs around the world with varying sizes. However, it is interesting to note that most of the world’s coral reefs are usually located in the tropics, and they are home to thousands of amazing marine species.

You might contrast the aquatic habitat with that of the Sahara Desert, and the species which have uniquely evolved to survive there.

Here are of 8 of the largest coral reefs in the world.

“This reef is home to more than 500 known fish species and thousands more unknown species.”

1. Saya De Malha Barrier Reefs

This is the biggest submerged barrier reef in the Indian Ocean. It connects the Seychelles and Mauritius islands and has an approximate area of 15,000 square miles. It is home to a diverse range of marine animals including the green turtle and the blue whales.

2. Belize Barrier Reef

The Belize barrier reef is one of the most beautiful and largest barrier reefs in the northern hemisphere. Not surprisingly, it was assigned the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. This reef is home to more than 500 known fish species and thousands more unknown species. Within the reef are coastal lagoons and a mangrove forest as well. Over the years, around 40% of the coral reef has experienced damage in one way or another, leading to concerted efforts by environmental organizations to safeguard its existence.

3. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System

The Mesoamerican barrier reef is one of the largest barrier reefs in the world and the largest in the Atlantic Ocean. It stretches for over 1000 km from the Yucatan Peninsula to Honduras. It has more than 500 fish species inhabiting it which include seahorses, butterfly fish, and sea fans. Also known as the Mayan reef, this barrier reef system has an assortment of fantastic flora and fauna and attracts thousands of tourists from around the world.

4. New Caledonia Barrier Reef

The New Caledonia barrier reef is one of the largest reefs in the South Pacific and among one of the most beautiful barrier reefs in the world. It also happens to be the second-largest double barrier reef. It is home to some of the most exquisite marine life ever discovered by man (approximately 1,000 fish species) and thousands more that are yet to be discovered. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a length of 1,500 km, the New Caledonia reef is a great example of Mother Nature at its best.

5. Red Sea Coral Reef

The Red Sea coral reef is 1,180 miles long and is located next to Egypt, Israel, and Djibouti. This amazing undersea world is approximately 5,000-7,000 years old according to documented records. It is also quite strong and is home to over 1,000 species of fish and 300 hard coral species with 10% of these exclusively found here.

This coral reef also happens to be the location of one of the most popular dive sites in the world, the Dahab Blue Hole.

“The Apo reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world.”

6. Apo Reef Philippines

The Apo reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world. It is surrounded by a mangrove forest and covers over 65,000 acres with a length of 13 miles. It is a beautiful spot with an array of blue and pink corals illuminating the blue water. It has a diverse ecosystem with a wide array of marine life such as trigger fish and sea turtles. It was also elevated to National Park status by the Philippines government.

7. Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest barrier reef in the world with a length of 1,553 km. It is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, and has over 3,000 reef systems. It is home to around 400 types of coral and it also incorporates hundreds of islands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a beautiful sight to behold, and it also happens to be the only coral reef in the list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Coral reefs are home to a variety of exotic animals much like any other forest region in the world. Their conservation translates to keeping these life forms safe and preserving their natural habitats.

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